Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging)

You will study a broad scope of subjects unique to the Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging) at JCU Online, including Environmental Psychology and Health, Wellbeing & Resilience and more. These subjects align to the UN Sustainable Development Goals as well as current and emerging global health challenges in a technology-enabled society.

Study ten online subjects over at least 20 months, which you can commence at any of the six study periods throughout the year.

• Social Psychology
• Individual Differences in Personality
• The Psychology of Health, Wellbeing and Resilience
• Human Development Across the Lifespan
• Psychological Disorders and Interventions
• Learning, Memory Cognition and Language
• Neuroscience and the Biological Bases of Behaviour
• Environmental Psychology and Sustainable Futures
• Principles of Counselling
• Research and Statistics for Psychology

This degree can be the first stepping stone in the path to becoming a practising psychologist. Alternatively, students may use this degree to complement their current roles in a range of industries including marketing, human resources, education, social work and counselling.

To be eligible to enrol in the online Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging), applicants must have:

• Completed a minimum of an AQF Level 7 bachelor's qualification in any field other than Psychology at this or another University.
• Applicants of non-English speaking backgrounds must meet the English language proficiency requirements of Band 1– Schedule II of the JCU Admissions Policy.

Career outcomes

After completing your Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging), you may choose to continue your studies to become a registered psychologist. This can include career pathways such as:

• General or clinical psychology
• Clinical neuropsychology
• Forensic psychology
• Organisational psychology

If you choose not to pursue further study or a career in psychology, this degree can empower you to find employment across a variety of industries such as:

• Business
• Community services
• Education
• Health services
• Protective services

Within these industries, some possible roles for graduates are outlined below. Although several of these roles do not require a formal qualification in psychology, entry into these occupations may be improved if you have a Graduate Diploma of Psychology (Bridging):

• Case manager
• Care worker
• School counsellor
• Human resources officer
• Marketing specialist
• Secondary school psychology teacher

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